The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
UK Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK manufacturers see AI as key to customer loyalty
Cybersecurity fears remain a key hurdle as most UK manufacturers race to use AI to improve service, fulfilment and retention.
Iceland cuts retail losses 80% with AI theft system
The frozen food chain says fewer false alarms and faster staff alerts are helping protect customers, after theft losses fell 80% in pilot stores.
Google Cloud unveils Governance Agent for Dataplex
Data teams could see manual cataloguing cut sharply as the tool carries governance labels and trust signals downstream across Dataplex and BigQuery.
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
States risk losing strategic autonomy as cloud, chip and cryptographic dependencies spread beyond borders and into foreign-controlled systems.
National Hunter & NAFN stop GBP £6m Right to Buy fraud
Councils have blocked more than GBP £6 million in bogus housing buy deals after a data-sharing scheme widened to tackle wider public sector fraud.
Synap launches Synoptic online exam proctoring system
Amid rising cheating concerns, the platform aims to help schools and exam boards run monitored tests without constant live surveillance.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Remote makes its AI training course free to workers
Fortinet buys Virtue AI to bolster AI security tools
Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand
Menlo expands AI agent security for Copilot & Gemini
Ethyca launches Astralis to govern enterprise AI data
Featured News
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Expert Columns
Trust, AI, and quantum technologies in the new logic of state power
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
Fraud prevention for hospitality leaders: Tackling hotel booking fraud
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Recent Data Protection News
CTI Digital opens access to sovereign AI platform Croft
UK organisations can now run AI tools on domestic infrastructure while keeping data and prompts under their own control, CTI says.
UK AI minister urged to prioritise skills & adoption
Britain could miss the bigger economic prize if ministers focus on AI start-ups rather than skills, adoption and productivity gains.
Mindgard raises USD $30 million to boost AI security
Customer demand is helping the Boston and London startup expand as enterprises race to secure AI systems against fresh attack risks.
Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Remote device management is becoming a core cost and security issue as firms scale IoT fleets across countries and networks.
Winston Taylor adopts Ctrl AI for employment disputes
Law firms handling high-volume workplace claims are under pressure to cut manual work while keeping lawyers in control of every decision.
Locai Labs launches on-premises AI appliance for UK
UK government trials the appliance as organisations weigh tighter control of sensitive data against rising cloud AI costs.
Globant launches Glob.AI marketplace for AI services
Enterprises can now buy AI work by output, as the new marketplace aims to cut project costs and speed delivery across functions.
Keepit launches AI Truth Cloud to verify data for AI
Enterprises get a tamper-proof backup layer for AI use, as Keepit says verified data can reduce risk and support audits.
The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition
Half a million NHS staff will get Copilot as leaders race to fix weak data controls and stop sensitive records surfacing in prompts.
UK shoppers embrace AI, but trust remains a hurdle
Trust gaps are slowing AI shopping adoption, with only 41% of UK users willing to let tools complete a full purchase journey.
OneAdvanced joins UK sovereign AI frontier model push
This could speed UK adoption of controlled AI in hospitals, councils and other regulated sectors by shaping a sovereign frontier model.
Wipro & Rubrik launch enterprise resilience service
The service is aimed at firms seeking faster recovery from cyber attacks and AI-related outages, with business continuity built in.
Solihull Council appoints ICS.AI for AI discovery phase
The 24-week review will give Solihull Council an evidence base for AI spending, with hundreds of possible use cases under scrutiny.
Quadient upgrades Send & Receive mail automation system
Capacity limits and manual handling had slowed production at the UK mail provider, which has now added automation to support growth and compliance.
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect for firms
Firms face new disclosure duties as Brussels starts policing when users are interacting with AI and how generated content is labelled.
Cequence adds AI Gateway controls for agentic zero trust
Existing customers can now govern AI agents more tightly, as Cequence links model, API and tool access to role-based policy controls.
Most Britons would not know how to react to dark web data
A recent government breach has exposed a wider gap in cyber awareness, with stolen personal data sold online for as little as GBP £5.
VinciWorks launches AI compliance training for lawyers
Legal firms will now get deeper evidence of staff judgement under pressure, as VinciWorks rolls out AI courses on bribery, data and tax risks.
THG Ingenuity puts AI Stylist on Google Cloud Marketplace
Virtual try-on could help fashion retailers lift conversions and cut returns, after Myprotein users were nearly six times more likely to buy.
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
Many firms are stuck in pilot purgatory as governance and workflow redesign lag behind AI ambition, limiting scale and value.
Job Moves
CloudFirst appoints Scott Lee as Chief Revenue Officer
D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI
IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
Vertali appoints James Loftus as Technical Delivery Manager
Facewatch appoints Dean Armstrong KC as Data Chief
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Scottish Continuity appoints Alison Stone as new Chair
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit